Finca Tres Robles

Season: Spring 2026 Week: 1 of 12 March 21, 2026 NOTES FROM THE FIELD Welcome and welcome back to the Finca Tres Robles CSA!! It’s been 50.5 months since we packed a CSA. Can you believe that!? In some ways that’s so hard to believe and in others our time to... Inside the Greenhouse: Where Our Growing Season Begins by Small Places Staff|Feb 17, 2026 In September 2025, we started building out our greenhouse at Finca Tres Robles. In just a few short months, we have been able to grow multiple vegetable varieties and transplant them successfully into the fields, where they have grown and been harvested throughout the... Charity Guild of Catholic Women’s Generous Gift by Small Places Staff|Feb 21, 2025 We are incredibly grateful to the Charity Guild of Catholic Women (@charityguildshop) for their continued support of our work for the second year in a row! Their generous $15,600 donation will help us provide fresh, nutritious food to families with children who... Exciting News: Junior League of Houston Supports the Launch of Our Farm Store! by Small Places Staff|Feb 10, 2025 We are thrilled to share some incredible news—our urban farm has been selected as one of the 16 recipients of the Community Assistance Grant from the Junior League of Houston, Inc.! 🌱💚 This generous $10,000 investment will play a pivotal role in helping us bring our... Construction Update: Full Speed Ahead at Finca Tres Robles! by Small Places Staff|Feb 5, 2025 The past few weeks have brought an unusual sight to Houston—snow! Along with persistent rain, the weather briefly slowed some of our progress on the farming side. But now that the sun is shining again, construction is back in full swing! Bringing the Vision to Life... Investing in our Farm’s Foundation by Small Places Staff|Jan 7, 2025 Starting a farm on land that was used as a parking lot for decades means we have to bring in good soil to help our plants grow. We visited several soil yards and explored over a dozen options ultimately selecting a compost enriched sandy loam topsoil from Living... Progress Update on Our New Space – It’s Happening! by Small Places Staff|Nov 22, 2024 Exciting things are happening here at Small Places! Construction on our new space is moving forward, and we’re thrilled to share an update with you. As of now, about a third of the building is insulated, with the roof and exteriors coming together beautifully. Walking... The Neighborhood Produce Program – A Commitment to Community At Small Places, our mission has always been to nourish our community—not just through sustainable farming but by making high-quality, local food accessible to everyone. One program that exemplifies this commitment is our Neighborhood Produce Program (NPP). Since its... by Small Places Staff|Nov 11, 2024 Thank You for a Decade of Impact at "Death by Chocolate" At Small Places, we believe that meaningful change grows best when rooted in community. This year, we were honored to be the beneficiary of the Morales Memorial Foundation’s 10th Annual Death by Chocolate... by Small Places Staff|Nov 5, 2024 Big Changes Are Underway Happy October! We’re thrilled to share some exciting updates from our new farm site. If you’ve been following along, you’ve likely seen the latest progress: the frame of our new building is up! This multi-functional space will house our... Employee Spotlight: Cristy Contreras by Small Places Staff|Aug 28, 2024 WHAT IS YOUR NAME AND POSITION? Cristy Contreras, Development Manager WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT OF YOUR WORK? Getting exposure for the farm with aligned funding partners. I keep saying that to know the farm is to love it, and I fully believe... by Small Places Staff|Dec 23, 2023 Breakfast with Mrs. G When I pulled up on my bike to a brightly colored home surrounded by tall crotons and a few fruiting plants, I was greeted with a hug and kiss on the cheek by Mrs. G, who was excited to tell me about her Thanksgiving dinner with her family.